ncaaf Game Recap
Golden Bears Fall 42-34 Against Virginia Tech - Game Recap
Marcellous Hawkins scampered through the California defense for 167 yards as Virginia Tech handed the Golden Bears a 42-34 defeat on Friday at Lane Stadium/Worsham Field.
Virginia Tech was a favorite by -6.0 points and came through with an ATS victory for bettors. The game went OVER the consensus closing total of 51.0.
Marcellous Hawkins rushed for 167 yards, while Kyron Drones added 137 yards in the win. Takye Heath and Ayden Greene added 64 and 34 receiving yards respectively.
Kendrick Raphael rushed for 71 yards for California, while Anthony League added 3 yards. Jaron-Keawe Sagapolutele threw for 286 yards for the Golden Bears, while receivers Jacob De Jesus and Jordan King had 86 and 64 yards respectively.
California lost the offensive yardage battle to Virginia Tech 476-325 yards in Friday's game. Virginia Tech had more first downs as that total ended up 24-19.
California lost the time of possession battle 32:14-27:46, leaving their defense on the field more than they wanted.
Next game, Virginia Tech takes its act home to face Louisville looking for another win. For California, they head home to face Virginia.